01 · December–March
Winter rest & pruning
The vine rests while we inspect its wood, prune last year’s growth and choose the shoots that will shape the new season.
YOUR UPDATEYour update explains winter work and what pruning means for your real vine.A YEAR WITH YOUR VINE
Six seasons. One living story.
Follow the real development of your vine through an honest Swiss vineyard year.
REAL VINEYARD TIME
Nature sets the calendar
The months are approximate. Weather, variety and vineyard conditions decide when each stage begins—and your updates follow what is truly happening outside.
02 · March–April
Bud break
The first buds open and tender green shoots appear. Frost, temperature and the pace of spring now matter enormously.
YOUR UPDATEYou see how the vineyard wakes and learn when your variety begins growing.
03 · May–June
Flowering
Small, delicate flowers become the foundation of the future bunches. Weather during this short stage influences the potential crop.
YOUR UPDATEWe explain flowering and share real news from the relevant vineyard and variety.
04 · June–August
Grape development
Berries grow while we guide shoots, manage the leaf wall and protect healthy airflow around the bunches.
YOUR UPDATEYour update shows the developing grapes and the practical work behind them.
05 · August–September
Ripening
The grapes soften, build sugar and develop aroma. We measure ripeness in °Oe and watch acidity, flavour and weather—not one number alone.
YOUR UPDATEYou receive an honest look at ripeness measurements and the approaching harvest decision.
06 · September–October
Harvest & cellar
Harvest begins only when the fruit and conditions are right. The grapes are picked, sorted and begin their next chapter in the cellar.
YOUR UPDATEWe share the harvest story. Wine benefits remain separate from the yield of one adopted vine.PERSONALISED FROM THE START
Choose and personalise
- 01Choose Bronze, Silver or Gold.
- 02Select Regent, Riesling-Silvaner or Pinot Gris for every vine.
- 03Add the name, dedication and gift details.
- 04For the Swiss wine version, choose your wines separately.
- 05We confirm availability and assign a unique Vine ID.
What you receive during the year
Your certificate and every seasonal email are created personally with the adopter or recipient name and Vine ID. The number and presentation of updates depend on the selected package.
Your vine, identified
One available real vine in Mandach or Vogelsang is assigned for the adoption period. Its Vine ID connects the certificate, name tag, photographs and seasonal story.
What is Adopter Day?
Adopter Day is one organised group event on a date announced by AdoptSwissWine. It includes a family welcome, guided vineyard walk, presentation of adopted vines and a tasting of wines available that day for eligible adults. It is not an individual visit; travel and accommodation are not included.
Choose the vine and wine separately
The adopted grape variety and the wine benefit do not need to match. You may adopt Regent and choose Cuvée Weiss, Pinot Noir Barrique or Rheinriesling. We never claim that one bottle was made exclusively from one adopted vine.